Blue Ribbon Apple Cake

3 c all-purpose flour

2 1/4 c sugar -- divided

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

4 eggs

1 c vegetable oil

1/3 c orange juice

2 1/2 tsp vanilla

4 med baking apples -- peeled/thinly sliced

2 tsp ground cinnamon

powdered sugar

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla; add to flour mixture and mix well. In a bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar. Spread a third of the batter into a greased 10-inch tube pan. Top with half the apples. Repeat layers. Carefully spread remaining batter over apples. Bake at 350 for 55-65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool. Dust with powdered sugar.